IrPrint (Windows)
IrPrint from IS/Complete, Inc.
IrPrint provides printing capability, in addition to the standard beam commands, for Palm applications. It allows you to print a weekly view of the calendar or Date Book application. IrPrint also enhances the formatting of printed materials.
supported devices
system requirements
Palm device
computer
performing a HotSync to the Palm device
- Verify that the IrPrint application has been installed from the HP Deskjet CD to your desktop computer.
- Connect the Palm cradle to the serial port of your computer.
- Place the Palm device in the cradle.
- Verify that the HotSync Manager is running on your computer.
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To start the HotSync Manager, click Start > Programs > Palm Desktop > HotSync Manager.
- Press the HotSync button on the base of the cradle.
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If this is the first time you have performed a HotSync operation, a new user dialog box appears. Enter a user name and click OK.
The HotSync operation starts. A message appears on the Palm device indicating that it is connecting with the computer.
When the synchronization process ends, a message appears on the Palm device indicating that the HotSync operation is complete.
printing with IrPrint
- Tap the Home button on the Palm device.
A list of available programs appears.
- Tap the IrPrint icon.
The screen for the selected program appears.
- Select the category or view for the program.
- Align the infrared lenses of the Palm device and the printer so that they:
- Are no more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart
- Fall within a 30-degree total angle of each other
- Have an unobstructed path between them
- Tap the Menu icon.
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If the IrPrint command does not appear in the menu, IrPrint does not support the selected category or view.
- Tap IrPrint in the menu. (If printing the To-Do list, tap Today, Tomorrow, or All to select which records to print.)
The IrPrint Setup box appears.
- Select the appropriate print options, then tap OK.
The infrared light on the printer turns on and remains lit until the printer is finished printing.
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If the Palm device is moved out of range during the printing process, realign it with the printer infrared lens within 3-30 seconds to continue the print job.